Private charter between Abu Dhabi and Dubai starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Abu Dhabi (AUH) ⇄ Dubai (DXB) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Abu Dhabi to Dubai is roughly 116 kilometres — 72 miles, or 62 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Abu Dhabi to Dubai (and Dubai to Abu Dhabi) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AED) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | AED29,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | AED35,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AED) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 40 min | AED29,000 – AED40,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 38 min | AED33,000 – AED44,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AED) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 35 min | AED35,000 – AED50,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | AED39,000 – AED55,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 min | AED42,000 – AED59,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Zayed International Airport and Al Bateen Executive Airport.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai International Airport, Sharjah International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi (AUH, AZI); Dubai: Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC), Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), Sharjah (SHJ), Dubai (DXB).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 14:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Fri is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi → Dubai | 63 | 21 min | 16 min | Bombardier Challenger (13), Bombardier Global 7000/7500 (12), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (10), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (8) |
| Dubai → Abu Dhabi | 166 | 20 min | — | Bombardier Global 7000/7500 (32), Bombardier Challenger (29), Gulfstream G650 (27), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (23) |
229 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Zayed International Airport | Dubai International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | OMAA / AUH | OMDB / DXB |
| Longest hard runway | 13,471 ft | 14,590 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 88 ft | 62 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Abu Dhabi to Dubai can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Zayed International Airport has 13,471 ft and Dubai International Airport 14,590 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 116 km.
Alternates within range: Al Bateen Executive Airport (10,499 ft, 19 km) · Yas Island Seaplane Base · Yas Marina Heliport · Yas Marina Circuit Heliport · Sharjah International Airport (13,320 ft, 17 km) · Al Maktoum International Airport (14,764 ft, 45 km) · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (12,336 ft, 70 km) · Dubai Seaplane Terminal
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 40 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Abu Dhabi to Dubai.
Abu Dhabi–Dubai is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 40 min gate to gate over 116 km (72 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Abu Dhabi–Dubai charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Abu Dhabi–Dubai charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Dubai to Abu Dhabi runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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